Smiles Last Longer with Main Street Dental.

Meet The Doctor

Owner & Dentist

Dr. Teresa Ruehl

Dr. Teresa Ruehl is a 2005 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. After dental school, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dental Residency at the University of Cincinnati. Following her passion to serve, she moved to Wyoming in 2006 to work for the Indian Health Service on the Wind River Indian Reservation. She and her husband, Mike, briefly moved back to their native Cincinnati, but returned to Lander in 2008.

Our Team

Practice Manager

Betsy Whitehead

Betsy is a wife and mother of two teenage boys. Her family has lived in Lander for 11 years and she has worked in the dental field for 14 years. Betsy started working at Main Street Dental in the Spring of 2015. Prior to moving to Wyoming she lived in Roseburg, Oregon for her entire life […]

Dental Hygienist

Jenessa Lenahan

Jenessa is the oldest of seven kids and grew up in Southern California. She received her BA from Thomas Aquinas College in CA and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Weber State University in Utah. She came to visit a college friend who’d […]

Dental Hygienist

Kali Johnson

Kali Johnson graduated from Laramie County Community College of Dental Hygiene, with honors. Kali was part of Phi Theta Kappa. Kali has lived in Wyoming for 19 years. She has a dog named Bart who she takes everywhere and they love to travel together. […]

Services

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Composite: A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a safe, colorless gas that is often used for its relaxing, calming effect. After reviewing your health history, we determine if nitrous oxide is right for you. Nitrous oxide is safe, effective and helps you feel more relaxed during your dental appointment.

3d Imaging (Cone Beam)

Cone beam x-ray technology produces a high resolution, three-dimensional, color image with unprecedented detail. We can zoom through the image to view bone and soft tissue with incredible accuracy. We can see images from every angle, including the biting surfaces of teeth. This can be used to create a 3-D model to be used for planning and eliminate the need to take a traditional impression.

Cone beam x-rays help us plan your treatment with increased accuracy and a more detailed diagnosis. It’s a technological advancement that helps us improve your oral health.

Digital Radiographs

Digital radiography is a form of X-ray imaging, where digital X-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. Advantages include time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images. Also, less radiation can be used to produce an image of similar contrast to conventional radiography.

Instead of X-ray film, digital radiography uses a digital image capture device. This gives advantages of immediate image preview and availability; elimination of costly film processing steps; a wider dynamic range, which makes it more forgiving for over- and under-exposure; as well as the ability to apply special image processing techniques that enhance overall display quality of the image.

Veneers

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front of your teeth. They can be a great choice to improve teeth that are stained, crooked, worn or have gaps. Veneers can give you straighter, whiter, and more even-looking teeth. The porcelain has a translucent quality that resembles your natural teeth.

Crown & Bridge

A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth. It is used to strengthen and protect your tooth structure. Most crowns are made of a hard, white substance to help them look natural.

A dental bridge covers or “bridges” the gap between missing teeth. After you lose a tooth, your dentist may suggest that you get a bridge. A bridge can keep your other teeth from moving out of place. Once a bridge is placed, it works just like your natural teeth.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Full Mouth Rehabilitation corrects imperfections in bite position and enhances the appearance of the smile. Anyone with short, worn teeth or those that are chipped and broken throughout the mouth would be an excellent candidate. Combining the science of Neuromuscular Dentistry with the artistry of Cosmetic Dentistry, Full Mouth Rehabilitation creates a smile that is functional, comfortable and beautiful.

Neuromuscular Dentistry measures and determines the optimal position of the jaw. Once determined, the jaw position is corrected with the use of an orthotic (a virtually invisible appliance that fits over the top of the lower teeth, gently repositioning the jaw) or the application of dental restorations, including porcelain veneers, crowns or onlays. As an added benefit, the restorations are exceptionally attractive and strong, enhancing the smile beautifully.

Clear Correct

ClearCorrect clear aligners straighten teeth invisibly, without metal braces. These orthodontic devices use incremental, transparent aligners customized to apply pressure to the teeth you want to move. Periodically, you will get a new set of aligners as your teeth move and treatment progresses. Request an evaluation today.

Dental Implants

Dental implants offer a way to keep dentures in place and allow you to go about you daily life with confidence. The use of implant-supported dentures has been successful for hundreds of thousands of people. The number of patients treated continues to grow as word spreads about the effectiveness and long-term durability.

Root Canals

To determine if your tooth has an infected pulp, we do a thorough examination. The exam often includes x-rays and sometimes includes checking the health of the pulp with a pulp tester. We may also apply heat or cold, tap lightly on the tooth to see if it is sensitive, look for changes in the tooth’s color, or press gently on the gums next to the tooth to check for pain.

If we determine that you have an infected tooth, we talk with you about root canal therapy to remove the infection and save the tooth. It is important to treat an infected tooth in order to prevent the infection from traveling through the root tips and causing a painful abscess in the jawbone.

Picasso Soft Tissue Laser

The first dental laser was approved for use in 1976. Since then, laser technology has greatly improved many dental procedures. Treating the soft areas in your mouth is a lot easier and more comfortable thanks to lasers.

A laser uses energized light to precisely remove soft tissue. The light beam simultaneously sculpts and cauterizes the area. That means there is little to no bleeding, making your healing time faster. The laser beam sterilizes the tissue, reducing the chance of infection.

The laser targets just the area to be treated, leaving surrounding areas untouched. Because lasers work on a cellular level, the procedure is usually painless.

What our customers are saying

Dr. Ruehl and her staff are incredible and make a trip to the dentist stress-free. For once I don’t mind when my calendar reads, “Dentist appointment”.

Joanna Kail

Patient Information

What you need to know

Payment Options

We expect payment at time of service. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Care Credit is also available.

There is a payment option for everyone. For additional information on payment please speak with our front desk staff. They will be happy to help you find a payment solution.

Care Credit

The CareCredit credit card helps make it easier to take care of everyone in your family – including your pets – for health wellness and beauty needs. Use it for dental care, LASIK, eye glasses and contacts, cosmetic treatments, hearing, trips to the vet and much more.